Brian Maxcy vs. Trey Yesavage — Career Comparison

Trey Yesavage built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Maxcy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trey Yesavage posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.21 and WHIP 1.429 compared to 7.28 and 1.958 for Brian Maxcy. By the career numbers, Trey Yesavage had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.